Body: bumpersRecall 73V-006 · 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 73V-006 covers 3,000 1973 Volkswagen Beetle for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO T-8/73.SUPER BEETLE MODEL 133.POSSIBILITY THAT THEREINFORCEMENT ELEMENT FOR FRONT BUMPER WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION.ALSO, THEMATERIAL THICKNESS OF THE REAR BUMPER WAS INADEQUATE.(CORRECTBY INSPECTINGAND REPLACE WITH PROPER BUMPERS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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